The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for El Portal, CA on Mon, Jan 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct trains cover the 232 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest trains will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, and a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA trains for tomorrow, Monday, January 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:46 PM San Francisco, CA | 6h35 | 9:21 PM El Portal, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 14:46, the last at 14:46. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average train duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 14:46 |
Last train 14:46 |
FAQs: Trains from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to El Portal, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at El Portal, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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